Wrangler of kids and words. Contractor (policy, strategy, facilitation). Associate @HelenClarkFound. PhD @modernletters. Author @BWB_NZ. Pākehā. She/her.
Apr 29, 2022 • 10 tweets • 4 min read
This morning we launched our new report Āhurutia Te Rito | It takes a village, on @NewshubNationNZ. It argues that improving perinatal mental health could be transformational for whānau and communities and should be a public health priority. Here's a🧵summarising key insights.
Up to 50% of new parents in Aotearoa NZ experience symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress.
Having a new baby is joyful, challenging, and sometimes overwhelming. New parents and pēpi need plenty of aroha and support. But many new parents in Aotearoa are struggling.
Aug 9, 2021 • 14 tweets • 7 min read
Today @HelenClarkFound and @WspNZ have released #NauMaiWelcomeHome, a report about Aotearoa New Zealand’s diaspora and how we can strengthen our connections with them and welcome them home. Here are some of our key findings and recommendations: 🧵1/14
There are up to a million NZers living overseas with valuable skills, experiences, and expertise to share, either by moving home, or by staying overseas but keeping more closely connected to home. We have the 3rd-largest diaspora in the OECD, after Ireland and Luxembourg. 2/14
